Trade schools in Boston, MA
24 trade and technical schools are within 30 miles of Boston, MA, 4 of them in the city. Popular programs nearby include cosmetology, IT support & networking, police academy & criminal justice, and medical assistant.
- Within 30 miles
- 24
- In Boston
- 4
- Public colleges
- 11
- Programs offered
- 40
Programs near Boston
- Cosmetology schools (7)
- IT schools (6)
- Criminal justice programs (6)
- Medical assistant schools (6)
- LPN programs (6)
- HVAC schools (4)
- Esthetician schools (4)
- Fire science programs (4)
- Radiology tech schools (4)
- Auto mechanic schools (3)
- Electronics technician schools (3)
- Culinary schools (3)
- EMT and paramedic schools (3)
- Medical billing and coding schools (3)
- Surgical tech schools (3)
- Drafting schools (3)
- Dental assistant schools (3)
- Electrician schools (2)
- CNC machining schools (2)
- Massage therapy schools (2)
- Nail tech schools (2)
- Baking and pastry schools (2)
- Medical lab tech programs (2)
- Sonography schools (2)
- Barber schools (2)
- Industrial maintenance schools (2)
- Phlebotomy classes (2)
- Respiratory therapy schools (2)
- Vet tech schools (2)
- Aviation maintenance schools (2)
- Carpentry schools (1)
- Construction schools (1)
- CNA classes (1)
- OTA programs (1)
- Flight schools (1)
- PTA programs (1)
- Diesel mechanic schools (1)
- Dental hygiene schools (1)
- Plumbing schools (1)
- CDL schools (1)
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Frequently asked questions
How many trade schools are near Boston?
There are 24 trade and technical schools within 30 miles of Boston, MA, including 11 public colleges.
What trades can I study near Boston?
The most common programs nearby are cosmetology (7 schools), IT support & networking (6 schools), police academy & criminal justice (6 schools), medical assistant (6 schools), practical nursing (LPN/LVN) (6 schools), and HVAC technician (4 schools).
How do I choose a trade school in Boston?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
Trade schools in nearby cities
- Waltham (12 mi)
- Peabody (14 mi)
- Brockton (18 mi)
- Concord (21 mi)
- Framingham (21 mi)
- South Easton (23 mi)
- Bridgewater Town (25 mi)
- Lowell (26 mi)